Brandin Cooks was negotiated more than the login credentials for a streaming service.
The former recipient of the first round of 2014 has played for the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams and Houston Texans since 2016. The teams paid a premium for their services and he did. However, the 27-year-old will hit the ground.
“As for the team, they could trade me for cash, I would advise them to think twice because, frankly, I will not accept further negotiations,” Cooks said. “For me, if you want me out of your team, you’re just going to have to let me walk and choose my destination. For me, I have a newborn child at home and he is looking for someone to set an example, so I think it is me starting to stand firm with regard to my career. “
Cooks picked up 70 receptions for 984 yards and four touchdowns. Unless he is completely eliminated against the Tennessee Titans in Week 17, he will win the fifth 1,000-yard receiving campaign in his seven seasons in the NFL.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson is another elite caller that Cooks had the luxury of playing with. However, Houston does not have its choices for the first and second rounds in the NFL’s 2021 Draft and may be looking to scrap the cast for the draft capital. Cooks fits the bill as there are no more guarantees in his contract.
“When it comes to playing here and playing with Deshaun, I would love to continue that growth, but that is out of my hands,” said Cooks. “These are decisions I don’t make and I hope the team will see the growth we are experiencing and continue to show that commitment and grow over the years.”
The off-season situation of the Texans, with the arrival of a new coach and general manager, does not make Cooks anxious.
“For me, as a guy who was traded several times for first-round picks and produced at a high level, I don’t think about that,” said Cooks. “I understand that we are in a unique situation. For me, Four is a special player and I would continue to love growing up with him. “